2B.12a Integrated coastal zone management

Question 1

what is ICZM

Answer 1

a key characteristic is that the entire coast in managed, not just the narrow zone where breaking waves cause erosion or flooding

ICZM emphasises cooperation between all stakeholders

works with the concept of littoral cells –> the coastline can be divided up into littoral cells and each cell is managed as an integrated unit
e.g. in England and Wales there are 11 sediment cells

the EU adopted the Recommendation on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in 2002

the Marine Strategy Framework Directive of 2008 also emphasised a comprehensive and integrated approach to protect all European coasts and seas

part of Philippines have ICZMs such as Lingayen Gulf and Batangas Bay

Question 2

ICZM Project Odisha

Answer 2

an ICZM project has been implemented in Odisha’s coastal zone, on India’s north-east coast, which is under stress from coastal erosion, tourism, rising sea levels etc.

players and stakeholders

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
Water Resource Department
Fisheries Department

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Odisha State Disaster Management Authority
Odisha State Pollution Control Board

STAKEHOLDERS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Odisha Tourism Development Corporation
Handicraft and Cottage Industries

Question 3

Holderness

Answer 3

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council developed an ICZM which was launched in 2002

it involved over 80 organisations and was called ‘Towards a Sustainable Coast’

Question 4

Bangladesh

Answer 4

against coastal pollution and the deforestation of mangroves

The Bangladeshi government’s ICZM strategy has received financial support from the Netherlands, the UK and the World Bank

its primary aims are to:
achieve a sustainable use of resources
Preserve vital ecosystems
Managing conflicting demands of different users
Reduce poverty, and vulnerability to natural disasters
Improve protection from natural disasters